[Report 1925] / Medical Officer of Health, Cheshunt U.D.C.

  • Cheshunt (England). Urban District Council.
Date:
1925
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Credit: [Report 1925] / Medical Officer of Health, Cheshunt U.D.C. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    POPULATION. The Census population in 1921 was 13,628 and the Ivegistrar-General now gives the population as 14,260, after allowing for hirths, deaths and removals. This is an increase of only 10 over that of last year. Number of inhabited houses 1921 3,054 Number of families or separate 1925 3,153 occupiers 1921 3,188 Rateable value £64,730 Sum represented by a penny rate £250 SOCIAL CONDITIONS & OCCUPATIONS. The topography of the district has largely determined the occupation of the inhabitants and the social conditions existing. The rich alluvial land of the Lea Valley and the plentiful supply of water were found to be of great value for high pressure agriculture under glass, and Cheshunt has become the most prominent centre of this industry in the United Kingdom. This business continues to grow in extent and finds work for a large number of men. The census report of 1921 gave interesting figures as to the occupation of the inhabitants of which the more important are as follows ; — OCCUPATION MALES FEMALES Agricultural occupation 1797 208 Transport Workers 376 17 Metal Workers 367 23 Domestic Service 105 481 Commercial and Financial Operation 378 167 Clerks, Draughtmen, Tj'pists, &c... 192 156